• Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd · Feb 2007

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    [Angiography and embolisation to control bleeding after blunt injury to the abdomen or pelvis].

    • J C Goslings and O M van Delden.
    • Trauma-unit, Afd. Chirurgie, Academisch Medisch Centrum/Universiteit van Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, 1005 AZ Amsterdam. j.c.goslings@amc.nl
    • Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd. 2007 Feb 10; 151 (6): 345-52.

    AbstractAngiography and embolisation are being increasingly used to control bleeding following abdominal and pelvic trauma. CT is a useful tool to select patients for such intervention-radiological angiography. The application ofangiography and embolisation requires a specific local infrastructure, logistics and expertise on the part of the radiologist, traumatologist and anaesthetist. The main indications for angiography and embolisation are: contrast blush on the CT scan and clinical signs of ongoing bleeding; they are also indicated as an adjunct to damage control procedures. Angiography and embolisation are successful in about 90% of the patients; complications occur in < 10% of the patients. An accurate estimate of the patient's physical condition, a correct assessment of the severity of the injury, and a multidisciplinary approach are important factors in the success of embolisation therapy.

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